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The EVOLUTIONS After School Program is FREE and serves ~125 New Haven and West Haven high school students each year. During the first two weeks of each academic year (i.e. early September) a new group of 9^th and 10^th graders are recruited (we currently do not accept 11^th or 12^th graders). We are looking for students with an interest in science who are serious about school and who are considering going to college.  The number of new students accepted differs from year to year and is dependant upon the number of graduating seniors and retention rates from the previous academic year. For a copy of the most recent application materials, click here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to have good grades to be accepted into the EVOLUTIONS After School Program?

• No.  That said, we screen applications for students whom we feel are mature and motivated enough to make a commitment to the program.  If you sign up, we expect you to show up.

What does it cost to be part of the EVOLUTIONS After School Program?

• Nothing, participation is free thanks to our sponsors: Yale University, The National Science Foundation, The Institute for Museum and Library Services, The New Haven Community Foundation, Kronhill Pletka Foundation and The Bay and Paul Foundations.

How long can I be in the EVOLUTIONS After School Program?

• It is our goal to recruit students as 9^th or 10^th graders and to retain them through graduation.

When does the EVOLUTIONS After School Program start?  How long does it run?

• EVO typically starts in early October and runs through mid-April.  Students have the option of being involved in EVO year round, however, through Internships and the SciCORPS Career Ladder Program, which are both part of EVO and run in tandem with the after school program component.

When do the EVOLUTIONS After School Program meetings take place?

• Students meet one day per week (e.g. every Monday) at the Peabody Museum from early October to mid-April.  Students in different grades meet on different days and we do our best to accommodate student availability.   Meetings run from 3:30 to 5:30pm though most students come to the Museum immediately after school. 

How do I get to the Peabody Museum?

• The Peabody Museum is located at 170 Whitney Avenue in New Haven, Connecticut (~3 blocks north of the New Haven Green).  School bussing to (not from) the Peabody Museum is provided for West Haven students attending on specific days, while city bus passes are provided for New Haven Public School students. A special “thank you” to New Haven and West Haven Public Schools for providing this benefit.

Can I earn school credit for being in the EVOLUTIONS After School Program?

• Yes!  All students have the option of receiving academic credit for participating in EVO.  In addition, students will have opportunities to earn community service and work hours (e.g. Supervised Occupational Experience hours; Sound School) that are also reported to schools.  A special “thank you” to New Haven and West Haven Public Schools for providing this benefit.

Program Contact Information

EVO Right-Hand Man: Dustin Oyler
    Office 203.436.4862
    Fax 203.432.2026
    Email peabody.afterschool@yale.edu

EVO Program Director:
    Jamie Alonzo, Coordinator of Education Special Projects
    Office 203.432.6577
    Fax 203.432.2026
    Email peabody.afterschool@yale.edu

EVO Mailing Address:
    EVOLUTIONS After School Program
    Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History
    P.O. Box 208118
    New Haven, CT 06520-8118 USA

EVO Directions:
    For a map and directions, click HERE